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Qualified homeowners may be eligible for funds to rehabilitate their property--inside & outside.



Housing Assistance
Financial assistance is available to qualified first-time homebuyers and property owners through various City/Agency (ARA) programs.


  Housing Division

The City of Alhambra strives to meet
the housing needs of all of its residents. 
Using primarily Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds, it
offers assistance in a variety of areas:

 First-Time Homebuyer Loan Assistance
     The City of Alhambra offers resources to help 
     qualified homebuyers purchase their first 
     home! Get up to $75,000 in down-payment
     assistance plus $15,000 for home repairs.
     Click here to find out more!

 Property Rehabilitation Grants/Loans
     The City of Alhambra offers resources to help qualified homeowners with home repairs.  
     Click here to find out more! (See also Senior Minor Home Repair Program)
 Other Services

  • SENIOR HOUSING -- The City of Alhambra encourages development of affordable rental housing, especially for low-income senior citizens.  Click here to view a listing of senior public housing sites, as well as assisted living and nursing care facilities located in Alhambra. Seniors interested in finding out more about HUD housing opportunities in the City of Alhambra should call (626) 570-5037.
     
  • HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER -- The City of Alhambra contracts with the Housing Rights Center, a non-profit organization, to ensue that Alhambra residents are afforded fair housing opportunities.
     
  • PUBLIC HOUSING/SECTION 8 -- Eligible low-income families and seniors should contact the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles to find out more about public housing and Section 8 opportunities.
     
  • HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM (HPRP) - If you are homeless or at the risk of homelessness due to an unexpected financial hardship, you may be eligible to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime program. Click here for additional information.
     
  • UTILITY ASSISTANCE & PRODUCT REBATE PROGRAMS -- Both Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern California Gas Company provide alternative rate programs, as well as rebates on products when you make improvements around your home or apartment. 

    Alternative Rate (CARE) Programs:   
    Southern California Edison   /   Southern California Gas Company
       
    Product Rebates:                                   
    Southern California Edison   /   Southern California Gas Company
      
  • REFERRALS -- The City of Alhambra can provide referrals and assistance regarding homeless shelters, transitional housing options and other support services.
    Click here to learn more.

 Housing and Community Development Citizen Advisory (HCDA) Committee 
     This Committee, composed of 10 Alhambra residents, reviews housing concerns on 
     a monthly basis. HCDA meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at City Hall at
     7 p.m. Click here for HCDA meeting agenda. 

 Information for Lenders - Click here for samples of loan documents for First-Time
     Homebuyers and Home Rehabilitation Programs, subordination requirements and
     current program guidelines.
 Residential Living in Alhambra 
    - Click here for a brief history of Alhambra's residential districts (including photos photos of
       historic homes), and description of specific housing projects, such as Regency Plaza and
       Gateway Walk.
    - For links to Utilities Services, click here.
 Affordable Housing Inventory - Click here

  
Related:

 Alhambra Annual Action Plan for Housing & Community Development (2009 - 2010 Draft)
 Alhambra: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, June 2008 - Part 1 /// Part 2 Neighborhood Profile (Yahoo)
 School District Profile (Yahoo)
 Alhambra Real Estate Information at www.@-LA.com 
     (Listings for Real Estate Agents/Brokers, Appraisers, Escrow  Agents,
     Commercial Brokers, Rental Agents, Property Managers & More) 
 Alhambra Regency Plaza (Mixed-Use Residential/Commercial Building)
 Avoiding Foreclosure  
 Gateway Walk (Downtown Residential Condominiums)
 Realtor.com
 California Living Network/Alhambra
 Alhambra Rental Listings - Westside Rentals E-Listings
 Alhambra Rental Listings - Apartment Hunters E-Listings
 Housing Rights Center
 Property Search - L.A. County Assessor's Office
     (Obtain property specific information)
 dRelocation.com/Alhambra
 Relocate America-Community Directory/Alhambra
 West San Gabriel Valley Association of Realtors, Inc.
     221 E. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel, CA 91776 (626) 288-6212
 E-loan.com
 Fannie Mae Homebuying Guides
 Tips for Buying, Selling, Maintaining & Staying in your Home



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